A Tolkien Bestiary

A Tolkien Bestiary by David DayCrescent Books / Crown Publishers, New York1983 Hardcover Edition with Original Dust Jacket

A wonderfully illustrated vintage guide to the creatures, peoples, places, flora, and fauna of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and Undying Lands.

Originally published in 1979, A Tolkien Bestiary brings Tolkien's legendary world to life through an extensive collection of color and black-and-white artwork. This Crescent Books edition was printed in Spain in 1983 and retains its striking original illustrated dust jacket.

One of the great attractions of this volume is its artwork. Illustrators include Ian Miller, Michael Foreman, Allan Curless, Lidia Postma, John Blanche, Victor Ambrus, Jaroslav Bradac, Linda Garland, John Davis, and others. The result is a distinctive interpretation of Middle-earth quite different from the imagery that came to dominate later Tolkien publications and films.

Entries cover the inhabitants and landscapes of Tolkien's world, including Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, Orcs, Ents, and many other creatures and places drawn from the mythology of Middle-earth.

A particularly appealing book for collectors of vintage Tolkien material, fantasy illustration, Middle-earth reference books, and classic fantasy art.